The most detailed and prolonged 23-day tour, the Five Stans tour will take you along the route of the Silk Road and will introduce you the beautiful architecture of cities and the unforgettable beauty of nature. You will dive into the culture and history on the Five Stans tour by visiting Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan and will learn what has been connecting nations of those countries for centuries.
Spend your first day in Tashkent, before leaving for the crafts centers of the Fergana Valley. Cross the border to Osh, Kyrgyzstan, a quaint little city known through the centuries as a trading center on the Silk Road. Ala-Archa National Park, in the mountains, and Issyk-Kul, a broad alpine lake, show off the natural beauty of Kyrgyzstan. Visit Almaty, Kazakhstan’s biggest city, before leaving early in the morning for Dushanbe. Dushanbe shows off the country’s modern side. Once back in Uzbekistan, get ready for the classic beauties of Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva. From Registan Square in the center of Samarkand to Ichan-Kala, the walled city in Khiva, these great cities are sure to leave an unforgettable impression with you. The final destination on this best Central Asia tour is Turkmenistan, with the broad Karakum Desert, the remains of ancient cities, and the modern city of Ashgabat.
This is the most comprehensive and best tour of Central Asia for those that want to explore every corner of this region. From the broad avenues of busy cities to the serene peace of natural sights, Central Asia’s best tours show off the diversity and beauty of these countries while also introducing you to the culture and traditions of each place.
Tour itinerary:
Begin at the Courage Monument, which commemorates the 1966 earthquake and honours the resilience of the people of Tashkent, before continuing to the historic Old City. Visit the Mausoleum of Kaffal Shashi, walk past the Khast-Imam Complex, view the exterior of the Islamic Civilization Center, and stroll along the newly developed Zarkaynar Street. Next, explore Chorsu Bazaar and a local pottery gallery, then ride the beautifully decorated Tashkent Metro to the modern city centre. Enjoy free time for lunch on Taras Shevchenko Street, known for its lively dining scene, then continue to the State Museum of Applied Arts and admire the elegant facade of the Alisher Navoi Opera and Ballet Theatre, concluding the tour at Amir Timur Square.
Overnight at the hotel.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 6-7 hours
Duration of sightseeing tour: 4-5 hours
Duration of sightseeing tour: 3-4 hours
Duration of sightseeing tour: 3-4 hours
Dinner at Uigur family. Kyrgyzstan is multiethnic country and today you will have a chance to taste Uigur food and get acquainted with their culture and traditions. Overnight at the hotel.
Today’s last stop is Kok-Tobe, a park located at an altitude of 1,100 meters on the green hill, this place is very popular among locals and tourists. Take a ride on comfortable cable car and within 10 minutes, you are admiring the magnificent panoramic view of the city. Once we come down from the hill, we are going back to the hotel.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 3 hours
Note: As we travel to the more remote and authentic region of the Fann Mountains, the tourist infrastructure is simpler. We will be staying in the best available local hotel, Soviet-era building. Please expect more basic amenities compared to the larger cities—it's all part of the adventure!
Late in the afternoon return to the Jartepa border crossing. Upon arrival at the customs and passport control on both sides, kindly proceed to the exit of the border control area. At that point, our guide/driver will be waiting for you with the sign with your name. On Uzbekistan side meet your driver and transfer to your hotel in Samarkand for overnight.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 6-7 hours
Duration of sightseeing tour: 3-4 hours
Duration of sightseeing tour: 6-7 hours
Duration of sightseeing tour: 3-4 hours
*As the cafés and restaurants on the way are basic and offer limited menus, you may wish to take a packed lunch on this trip (your hotel or guide can help you arrange this the day before).
**Some parts of the road are not in the best condition.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 5 hours
Note: We'll travel in 4x4 vehicles across the rugged Karakum Desert. The route is unpaved, so expect a bumpy and thrilling ride—it's the only way to get to this incredible, remote location.
At the camp, we'll enjoy an authentic stay in yurts with basic, shared outdoor washing and toilet facilities, putting us right in the heart of the desert landscape.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 6 hours
Duration of sightseeing tour: 4-5 hours
Price includes:
- All transfers: 1-2 pax on sedan standard type car, 3-8 pax on minivan/van;
- Accommodation based on double/twin room sharing, breakfasts included;
- Sightseeing tour program in each country with local guides (in Uzbekistan, different guides in each city);
- Entrance fees to sights as per itinerary;
- Economy class tickets for flights Osh-Bishkek, Ashgabat-Mary-Ashgabat; Economy class tickets for Comfort and Standard options and business class for Premium option for flights Bishkek-Almaty-Dushanbe;
- Tickets for trains Tashkent-Kokand, Samarkand-Bukhara;
- Visa support for Turkmenistan tourist visa;
- Lunches on days 7, 10; dinners on days 2, 6, 7 and 20;
- A tax of 2 USD per night, paid to the hotel upon check out in Turkmenistan.
Price doesn't include:
- Tour leader to accompany the travellers for the whole period of the tour;
- Full board (lunches and dinners);
- Hotel charges for additional services;
- Comfort car supplement in Uzbekistan total – 880USD;
- Visa support for Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan tourist visas;
- Consular fees for Turkmenistan tourist visa (approx. 80 USD), migration tax (14 USD) and express PCR test (33 USD);
- International flight tickets before and after the tour;
- Personal travel insurance;
- Tips are not included, but would be appreciated.
Prices, per person
Accommodation
ATECA Hotel Suites / Inspira-S / Milan / Aster Hotel Group / Europe / Praga / Navruz
Comfort:
Swissôtel / Hampton by Hilton / Lotte City Hotel Tashkent Palace / Crowne Plaza Tashkent / Holiday Inn Tashkent City / Courtyard by Marriot / Wyndham Tashkent
Premium:
Hilton Tashkent City / Hyatt Regency
Damas / Ambassador / Sofia
Comfort:
Orion hotel Bishkek / Novotel Bishkek City Center
Premium:
Sheraton / Hyatt Regency Bishkek
Grand Sapphire / Plaza / Kazzhol
Comfort:
Kazzhol Park / Garden Park / Resident City / Renion City
Premium:
Rixos / Intercontinental
Atlas B&B or similar
Comfort:
Dushanbe Serena / Rumi
Premium:
Crowne Plaza Dushanbe by IHG / Hilton / Hyatt Regency
Wellfort / Shohjahon Palace Hotel & Spa / Bibikhanum / Ko’k Saroy Plaza / Silk Road Empire / Golden Samarkand / Samaria Hotel and Spa
Comfort:
Royal / Sangzor Boutique / Bogishamol / Ametist Hotel Complex / DiliMah Premium Luxury / Golden Samarkand / Emirhan
Premium:
Hilton Samarkand Regency / Mövenpick / Zarafshon Parkside / Kohinur Plaza / Kosh Havuz Boutique / Hilton Garden Inn
Minzifa / Marhaba Boutique / Duston Boutique / Meros Boutique / Al-Hayat / Labi Rud Boutique / Komil Boutique / Bibikhanum / Istat Boutique
Comfort:
Paradise Plaza Luxury / Mehrob / Asia Bukhara / Omar Khayam / Minorai-Kalon / Emerald
Premium:
Wyndham Bukhara / Mercure Old Town Bukhara / Shahriston
Zarafshan Boutique / Annex / Grand Vizir / Isak Hoja / Muso Tura / Bibixojar / Polvon Qori / Bankir / New Star Boutique / Asia Khiva / Orient Star
Comfort:
Zarafshan Boutique / Annex / Grand Vizir / Isak Hoja / Muso Tura / Bibixojar / Polvon Qori / Bankir / New Star Boutique / Asia Khiva / Orient Star
Premium:
Farovon
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Important notes:
- Visa required. We will need to apply for your Letter of Invitation (LOI) in advance. The Turkmenistan visa can be obtained at the border upon arrival, based on the approved LOI.
- If you need to obtain an Uzbekistan visa, it should be a multiple-entry e-visa.
Five Stans Tour Reviews
First, the drivers were very skilled, guides were knowledgeable, English was very good. Everyone was always on time. Water was always available.
Having the guide at the Turkmenistan border was a godsend!
We felt that you were always there for us should we need any help.
You worked hard at providing us with a very memorable experience.
We would recommend you to our friends.
Bubbly personality, engaged with us in Conversatim, "tested" our knowledge which was fun ( guide Saida in Khiva)
In Tajikistan Saodat went alone and beyond waited around to take us to dinner, walked around the park with us after dinner.
In Tajikistan Usta Jabbar made us feel comfortable thoroughly enjoyed our conversations.
Everything function perfectly from flies between the 5 countries and inside each countries like car and train rides.
They made an efficient support for the countries visa and others administrative requirements.
We recommend Advantour to the people who want to discover all the 5 Stans in Central Asia.
Thanks a lot Advantour for the full job.
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